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Evolving partnerships like the Quad, AUKUS, and the Trilateral Strategic Dialogue with Japan add further depth to the US-Australia alliance. Ensuring that these minilateral relationships keep pace with developments in their constituent bilateral partnerships is essential for Australian strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific.
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Tom Corben, a Research Fellow in the Foreign Policy and Defence Program at the United States Studies Centre

Tom Corben

Research Fellow, Foreign Policy and DefenceUnited States Studies Centre
Dr Gorana Grgic

Dr Gorana Grgić

Senior Lecturer in US Politics and Foreign PolicyUnited States Studies Centre
Sophie Mayo

Sophie Mayo

Non-Resident Fellow, Foreign Policy and DefenceUnited States Studies Centre
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Associate Professor David Smith

Associate Professor in American Politics and Foreign PolicyUnited States Studies Centre (jointly appointed with the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Sydney)
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Dr Lavina Lee

Director, Foreign Policy and DefenceUnited States Studies Centre
Peter J. Dean

Professor Peter Dean

Senior Adviser for Defence StrategyUnited States Studies Centre
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The Quad
Public forum
The future of the Quad in the age of Trump

25 February 2026

5.00pm

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8.00pm AEDT

A panel of experts discussed regional geostrategy and the future of the Quad.

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AUKUS

USSC Briefing Room | Is AUKUS Pillar II a solution in need of a problem?

24 February 2026
Podcast bySophie Mayo, Tom Corben, Mari Koeck
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
The Indo-Pacific

Sanae Takaichi landslide a turning point for Indo-Pacific allies

14 February 2026
Commentary byDr Michael J. Green
A maritime surveillance aircraft locates Indian Navy Ship INS Sahyad during Exercise Kakadu 2018
The Indo-Pacific

MAHASAGAR: India’s global maritime vision explained — and where does Australia fit

13 February 2026
Explainer byRushali Saha
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth address a group of National Guard troops before administering their re-enlistment ceremony at the base of the Washington Monument on 6 February 2026
Defence

What’s in Trump’s new National Defense Strategy?

11 February 2026
Explainer byTom Corben, Tara Luckock
Allies and partners

USSC Briefing Room | Mike Green and Lavina Lee on Iran, Venezuela, Greenland and Carney’s speech

10 February 2026
Podcast byDr Michael J. Green, Dr Lavina Lee, Mari Koeck
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), speaks during a press conference at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on February 9, 2026. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on February 9 she felt a "heavy responsibility" to make the country stronger and more prosperous after winning a landslide election victory.
Allies and partners

Japan’s election result is a geopolitical earthquake and a ‘very big deal’ for Australia

10 February 2026
In the news byDr Michael J. Green
US virginia-class submarine docked at HMAS Stirling based in Western Australia
Defence

The Pentagon plans to deploy submarines to an expanding facility near Perth

7 February 2026
In the news byDr Michael J. Green
Allies and partners

Australia-Taiwan relations: Policy options and priorities for engagement

5 February 2026
Report byProfessor Peter Dean, Professor Bec Strating, Hayley Channer, Dr Brendan Taylor, Esther Soulard
Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle
AUKUS

Australia’s innovation, science and technology environment: Providing a rationale for universities’ contributions to AUKUS Advanced Capabilities

3 February 2026
Brief byProfessor Peter Dean, Esther Soulard, Adeline Williams
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga, US Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Fitzgerald and Indian Navy Shivalik-class frigate INS Sahyadri conduct a surface warfare exercise off the coast of Guam during Exercise MALABAR 25.
Allies and partners

Securing the Indian Ocean: Elevating the India-Australia maritime partnership

28 January 2026
Report byRushali Saha
Indian Navy ship INS Sahyadri and HMAS Toowoomba conduct replenishment at sea approaches as part of a cooperative activity in the Timor Sea
The Indo-Pacific
Public forum
Securing the Indian Ocean: India-Australia maritime partnership

28 January 2026

6.00pm

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7.00pm AEDT

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Allies and partners

USSC Briefing Room | India’s changing relationships with the United States, China, Russia and Australia

28 January 2026
Podcast byRushali Saha, Mari Koeck